Framed Gyotaku impression taken from a Blue Fin Tuna Tail

Framed Gyotaku impression taken from a Blue Fin Tuna TailThere are a few things that, if you are a Gyotaku artist, are on the tick list. This was one of them. I've looked at so many other artists around the world who print these and didn't think I'd get the opportunity in the UK to do this. My tuna tail came to me from Cornwall. 2023 was the first year in a very long time that tuna could be caught in UK waters. It was caught by a vessel that is based in Mevagissey in Cornwall and then sent to Brixham to be

I've swapped it around so in some places I've applied yellow then red then blue

This piece was inspired by a recent commission for a seaweed artwork

The hand-torn edges enhance the tactile presence of the work

Display it individually or pair it with other mini prints to curate your own coastal collection

It's an A4 print in a frame that is A3 in size

Protected with a coating of acrylic medium

I offer this item unframed and it will be posted out using an insured service

the print must be backed using the Urauchi method or wet mounting

The print measures approx 21x29cm

On the video the backing paper is clearly visible

The print will be supplied rolled in a poster tube protected by PH neutral tissue paper

I make the glue myself from flour and water and then apply it on the back of my print